Part I, lines 1 and 2
The applicant's first, middle and last name, then the mailing address with city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code.
8945
PTIN Supplemental Application For U.S. Citizens Without A Social Security Number Due To Conscientious Religious Objection
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- IRS
- Revision
- Rev. May 2021
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- 30
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- 3
- Official source
- IRS form page
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- October 21, 2026
Form 8945: PTIN Supplemental Application for U.S. Citizens Without an SSN
Form 8945 is the PTIN Supplemental Application For U.S. Citizens Without a Social Security Number Due To Conscientious Religious Objection. The IRS About page says U.S. citizens who are members of certain recognized religious groups use this form to obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN).
The form says all tax return preparers obtain a PTIN to prepare tax returns for compensation, and that the IRS generally requires a social security number (SSN) to get one. Form 8945 establishes the applicant's identity, U.S. citizenship and status as a member of a recognized religious group. The applicant completes Part I, and an authorized representative of the religious group completes Part II.
The form says "Do not submit this form if you have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN)." It goes with Form W-12 by mail, or is mailed when the online PTIN application prompts for it. You can fill out Form 8945 free in your browser on this page and download it without an account.
What's on Form 8945
Lines 3 and 4: birth information
Date of birth, country of birth, name at birth if different from line 1, and the male or female box.
Line 5: documents
Boxes for the documents submitted: passport or passport card, U.S. driver's license, U.S. state ID card, voter's registration card, military ID cards, civil birth certificate and naturalization papers.
Certification and applicant signature
The religious group, district or congregation and membership date, a statement that no SSN was ever applied for or received, and the applicant's signature under penalties of perjury.
Part II: authorized representative
The representative certifies the preparer's membership and religious objection, prints a name and address, signs, and enters a title and date.
How to fill out Form 8945
- 1
Line 1
Enter your legal name as it appears on your documents. The form says it should reflect your name as it will be entered on tax returns you are paid to prepare.
- 2
Lines 2a and 2b
Enter a complete mailing address, where original documents are returned. If the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to your physical location, use its post office box, not one owned by a private firm.
- 3
Lines 3a to 3c and 4
Enter birth information as it corresponds to your identification documents. Complete line 3c only if your name at birth differs from line 1.
- 4
Line 5
Check the box for each document type sent. The form says a valid passport stands alone; otherwise at least two current documents, one with a photo and one showing both identity and U.S. citizenship.
- 5
Certification
Enter the religious group on the first line and the district or congregation on the second, for example "Old Order Amish" and "Conewango Valley North District", plus the date. Then sign and date.
- 6
Part II
The authorized representative of the religious group, district or congregation completes, signs and dates Part II.
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How to apply, where to send it and help
Online
The form says to go to www.irs.gov/ptin. During the PTIN application process, the applicant is prompted to complete and mail Form 8945 and supporting documents.
By mail
Complete both Form W-12 and Form 8945 and send them with the supporting documents to IRS Tax Professional PTIN Processing Center, PO Box 380638, San Antonio, TX 78268.
Processing time
The form says to allow 4 to 6 weeks for the IRS to process the application.
Supporting documents
Originals, certified copies or notarized copies, with front and back copies of two-sided documents. Expired documents are not accepted. The form suggests not sending originals, to avoid loss.
Returned documents
Originals are returned to the mailing address on the form, with no return envelope needed. The form says to call if they are not returned within 60 days. Copies are not returned.
Telephone help
From the United States, 1-877-613-PTIN (7846). TTY/TDD, 1-877-613-3686. Internationally, +1 915-342-5655 (not toll-free). Generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.
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Who fills out Form 8945?
The applicant is a tax return preparer who is a U.S. citizen without an SSN because of a conscientious religious objection. A representative of the applicant's religious group also signs.
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Questions about Form 8945
Can Form 8945 be used by someone with an SSN?
No. The form says not to submit it with a U.S. SSN, and not to file it while an SSN application is pending. A preparer with an SSN enters it on Form W-12.
Is Form 8945 sent on its own?
Not by mail. The form says to complete both Form W-12 and Form 8945 and send them together with the supporting documents.
Which documents are accepted?
A valid U.S. passport is the only stand-alone document. The form also lists the passport card, driver's license, military ID cards, state ID card, voter's registration card, civil birth certificate and naturalization papers.
Who signs Form 8945?
The applicant signs in Part I, and an authorized representative of the religious group, district or congregation signs Part II.
Are original documents returned?
Yes. The form says originals are returned to the mailing address on Form 8945, and to call if they are not back within 60 days. Copies are not returned.
What is a recognized religious group?
The form says it is a group conscientiously opposed to its members applying for and receiving SSNs that has existed continuously since December 31, 1950.